Spring Roll in a Bowl with Peanut Sauce (Easy Recipe)

Why Make This Recipe

Spring Roll in a Bowl with Peanut Sauce is a fun and easy dish that brings the flavors of traditional spring rolls into a simple, satisfying bowl. It’s fresh, colorful, and loaded with crunch from the veggies. Plus, the creamy peanut sauce adds a delightful richness that ties everything together. This meal is perfect for warm days or when you want something light and healthy!

How to Make Spring Roll in a Bowl with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients:

2 oz vermicelli rice noodles, dry (about ¼ of an 8 oz bag or ~60g)
1 carrot, peeled and shredded (~1 cup or 60g)
2 cups shredded purple cabbage (or green cabbage, ~¼ head of cabbage or 180g)
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced (or bell pepper of choice, ~1-1.5 cups or 100-150g)
2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced (or ½ an English cucumber, ~1 cup or 70g)
2 stalks green onion, finely chopped (~2 Tbsp or 10g)
¼ cup fresh mint, finely chopped
½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
½ lb small or medium cooked shrimp, deveined and tails removed
¼ cup natural peanut butter (or nut butter of choice, 64g)
1 lime, juiced (about 2 Tbsp of juice, 30ml)
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 Tbsp ginger root, finely grated (or ¼ tsp ground ginger)
2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos, 30 ml)
2 Tbsp rice vinegar (30 ml)
2 tsp toasted sesame oil (10 ml)
1 Tbsp honey (or sweetener of choice, 15 ml)
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Directions:

Shred the vegetables like carrots, cabbage, cucumbers, and red pepper. Finely chop the green onion, fresh mint, and cilantro.
Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
While the noodles are cooking, make the dressing. Finely grate the fresh ginger root and mince the garlic. Whisk or blend all the dressing ingredients until well combined.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded vegetables, chopped herbs, cooked noodles, shrimp, and dressing. Mix everything well to combine.

How to Serve Spring Roll in a Bowl with Peanut Sauce

Serve this dish cold or at room temperature. You can enjoy it right from the mixing bowl or plate it in individual servings. For added crunch, sprinkle some chopped peanuts or sesame seeds on top. It’s perfect as a light lunch or a colorful dinner!

How to Store Spring Roll in a Bowl with Peanut Sauce

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The dish is best eaten within 1-2 days for optimal freshness. If you plan to store it, keep the dressing separate to avoid making the vegetables soggy.

Tips to Make Spring Roll in a Bowl with Peanut Sauce

Feel free to add other proteins like chicken or tofu if shrimp isn’t your favorite.
Switch up the veggies based on what you have on hand or what’s in season.
For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in a bit of soy sauce before adding them to the bowl.

Variation

You can easily make this recipe vegetarian by omitting the shrimp and adding more veggies like avocado or tofu. You can also make the dressing spicier by adding more crushed red pepper flakes or chili paste.

FAQs

Can I make this dish ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare all the ingredients ahead of time and store them separately. Combine them just before serving for the best texture.
What can I substitute for peanut butter?
You can use almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or tahini if you want an alternative nut or seed butter.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
Yes, you can make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos.